# World Cup Group F Winner

> Netherlands leads at 54%, runner-up 28% across 4 winner-take-all outcomes — refreshed 26 min ago.

URL: https://simplefunctions.dev/odds/world-cup-group-f-winner
Updated: 2026-06-08T07:20:10.471Z
Category: sports
Status: active
Closes: 2026-06-27

## Headline

- Leader: Netherlands at 54%
- Runner-up: Japan at 28%
- Outcomes: 4 (winner-take-all)
- Venue: Polymarket (4 contracts)
- 24h volume: $4K

## Bound contracts (4)

| Outcome | Price | 24h | Volume | Venue | Slug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 54¢ | ±0 | $2K | polymarket | /markets/world-cup-group-f-winner-netherlands-polymarket-0x9ad73ff7534b1051e2dad167a0b1617ae20f64f20770ae8bf89a59a7a7290669 |
| Japan | 28¢ | +1pp | $1K | polymarket | /markets/world-cup-group-f-winner-japan-polymarket-0xde6e8331eaaf0b212f688a04f6c4ff5f895ab633a467cb3e9f3da48fce7c6801 |
| Sweden | 14¢ | ±0 | $382 | polymarket | /markets/world-cup-group-f-winner-sweden-polymarket-0x8bd82f13e633448c85e5c79428afcbf2b15bdb1e3c9f6ddbea62cb164f6fb23e |
| Tunisia | 6¢ | −1pp | $437 | polymarket | /markets/world-cup-group-f-winner-tunisia-polymarket-0xeb021bae39c99ec2915555e9463bc6b9f14606da6257adab38ee9eb47b3ee17b |

## 30-day trajectory

| Day | Netherlands | Japan | Sweden |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-09 | 55 | 24 | — |
| 2026-05-17 | — | 27 | 15 |
| 2026-05-20 | — | 27 | 15 |
| 2026-05-24 | — | 24 | — |
| 2026-05-26 | 56 | 25 | — |
| 2026-05-29 | 56 | 26 | — |
| 2026-06-01 | 56 | — | 15 |
| 2026-06-06 | — | 27 | 15 |
| 2026-06-07 | 53 | 28 | — |

_22 days of price history captured. Each row is the daily mean of intraday 5-min captures._

## Analysis

The Netherlands is priced at 55% to win World Cup Group F, meaning markets estimate better than even odds they finish ahead of Japan (26%), Sweden (14%), and Tunisia (6%). This reflects both UEFA ranking strength and recent tournament performance. Key drivers include head-to-head records, current team form, and injury status entering the group stage. The probability will shift materially once Group F matches begin and results clarify relative performance—expected matches start around mid-June 2026. Early wins would confirm favorites; unexpected defeats would redistribute probability toward contenders. Trading volume is substantial ($3.5k daily in the Netherlands contract), indicating active price discovery.

### Key factors

- Netherlands holds a UEFA ranking advantage over all group opponents and has qualified for recent World Cup tournaments, historically suggesting stronger group-stage performance
- Japan finished second in qualifying but has limited recent tournament experience; its 26% price depends on competitive depth relative to European opposition
- Group stage outcomes depend entirely on match results beginning in June 2026; current pricing is pre-competitive and will shift sharply after opening games
- Head-to-head historical records and recent friendlies provide limited signal; World Cup group performance often diverges from rankings based on tactical adjustments and in-tournament form
- Injuries to key players in any squad before June 2026 would materially alter competitive balance; squad health status is not fully reflected in current pricing

## Methodology

Headline is the **leader's price**, not an arithmetic mean — averaging disjoint winner-take-all outcomes is meaningless. Per-outcome prices come from the venue's last-traded mid; cross-venue values are simple means across contracts on each venue.

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